How Two Install Metal Roofing

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How two install metal roofing.

Remove the old roof. You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your. Place the first screw. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

Add the metal panels. Metal roofing resists rot is not susceptible to insect damage and is non combustible a boon in fire prone areas. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance.

Metal roofing can also be significantly more expensive than pvc. Step by step easy to understand instructions will help you do the job right the first time. Thousands of home owners and professionals have purchased roofing intelligence s video series. These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation.

If you want to install steel over asphalt your best choice for installing metal roofing is to use a steel shingle system like the one shown instead of the more common and more expensive standing seam steel. In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof. This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i. Take your first sheet.

Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Learn how to install your own metal roof from roofing professional chris lutz. Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel. Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof.

Our metal roofing series is the most popular choice. The edging or eave flashing consists of metal strips that are used to cover the perimeter of. Measure the roof area. Installing your roofing 1.